How far is Nixon, TX from Glen Rose, TX?
The driving distance from Nixon, TX to Glen Rose, TX is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Williamson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nixon and Glen Rose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nixon and Glen Rose.
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Start on East Central Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Nixon Avenue
2723 ft · 60 sec · North Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
27.1 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road
100 m · 9 sec · South I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 317
13.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on South Lone Star Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue D
2.8 mi · 5 min · Avenue D
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Continue on State Highway 317
5.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 317
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Continue on South Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
6.5 mi · 8 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on Avenue G
2044 ft · 50 sec · Avenue G
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Continue on North Lone Star Parkway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Lone Star Parkway
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Continue on South 7th Street
1914 ft · 38 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
2.9 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Continue on South Avenue G
19.7 mi · 23 min · South Avenue G
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
3182 ft · 54 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Morgan Street
691 ft · 17 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
23.4 mi · 35 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Elm Street
1014 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nixon and Glen Rose.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pickle Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nixon and Sunny near Glen Rose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nixon to Glen Rose?
The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jarrell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Nixon and 112.2 miles from Glen Rose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nixon and Sunny near Glen Rose.
Stop Ideas Near Jarrell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarrell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nixon and Glen Rose. Straight-line distance: 205.01 mi (329.93 km).
#1 Nixon
37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)
| Population | 2,508 |
| Coordinates | 29.2674600, -97.7644400 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Rose
City in Somervell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,736 |
| Coordinates | 32.2345900, -97.7553100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Rose (-97.75531, 32.23459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.45 | $72.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.70 | $63.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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